West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Port St. Lucie, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Port St. Lucie, Florida is 13.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,955 in Port St. Lucie, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port St. Lucie, Florida is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Port St. Lucie
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Port St. Lucie, FL
Compared to West Des Moines, Port St. Lucie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher